This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure. Online only – 14th and 15th April 2026. All pre-course material will be available two weeks in advance of the course.

Course Details

Diploma Credits: 20 IAT CPD Credits: 30 Tutor: Paul Flecknell

You will cover

• Anatomy and physiology
• Anaesthesia
• Analgesia
• Health and safety

Key Skills you will develop

• Ability to define key terms and principles linked to anaesthesia
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of minimising stress prior to anaesthesia in reducing the likelihood of complications due to anaesthesia
• Ability to describe and demonstrate the correct set-up, operation and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment appropriate to the species concerned

*Further IAT fees may apply